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Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.
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Gigamon honours global partners for deep observability

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.
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Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
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Nottingham Malaysia launches AI agent for student recruitment

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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University of Nottingham Malaysia debuts NOVA AI assistant to give round-the-clock course and admissions guidance to global applicants.
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Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Proofpoint flags a sharp rise in Microsoft 365 account takeovers via device code phishing, hitting firms from finance to government.
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Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
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Flywire adds Weixin Pay tuition option in Asia hubs

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Flywire links Weixin Pay to tuition in South Korea and Malaysia, giving Chinese students in-region RMB payment for university fees.
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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
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Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Indosat partners with Indonesian universities to boost AI skills, aiming to address the digital gap with new AI-driven learning initiatives nationwide.
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Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.
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Fix Your Content Day urges universities to boost accessibility

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Anthology's Fix Your Content Day challenges universities worldwide to improve digital course accessibility in preparation for new US regulations on inclusive education.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
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Chiang Mai University joins IBM to boost AI, quantum research in ASEAN

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Chiang Mai University joins IBM and National University of Singapore to boost AI and quantum research, tackling regional challenges across ASEAN.
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UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The UAE has launched the Gulf's first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
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Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
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SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Sripatum University and RevisionSuccess hosted a workshop showing 200+ students how AI can enhance education and boost entrepreneurial skills in Thailand.
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Turnitin updates tool to detect AI-bypassed & humanised text

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Turnitin updates its AI detection tool to identify text altered by AI bypassers and humanisers, aiding educators in upholding academic integrity.
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RevisionSuccess & Chulalongkorn University drive AI learning

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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RevisionSuccess has partnered with Chulalongkorn University to introduce AI-powered learning, engaging over 125 pharmaceutical students in a transformative workshop.